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I can't think of a reason not to get this frame over the Shan GT. No press fit BB, a little cheaper, a little lighter, I like the colour (unlike the Solaris, which makes me sad). I am 6' 4" so will need an XL.
It's for a brand new 29er build, no recycling of bits, any reason I shouldn't?
Only thing I can think of is the restriction to 120mm forks but I'm not exactly hardcore so think 120mm will be enough. Currently on an XL 26" Soul with 100mm forks.
Only thing I can think of is the restriction to 120mm forks but I'm not exactly hardcore so think 120mm will be enough. Currently on an XL 26" Soul with 100mm forks.
from the SC website
Fork Compatibility 120mm-140mm
@wiggles I assumed as with most dual 27.5/29 frames (including the Shan GT) that the longer forks were only valid for the 27.5. I thought I had read that in one of the reviews but can't find it now.
I can't think of a reason not to get this frame over the Shan GT.
The Shan is painted like a 1980s sports car, the Santa Cruz is a mingin olive colour 8)
Yeah, I do love that Rothmans colour scheme. Choice paralysis is a terrible thing.
Santa cruz geo charts and build kits are based on 120 fork with either.
The only real issue with the Shan gt is the sizing it comes up very short in the TT and reach unless you do run it at 120 then it starts to come more inline with modern geometry! I recon you might struggle Jim unless you like a shorter bike of cause.